Attorney general to review teen boys' rape sentences
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026
The three teenagers were not given custodial sentences for their roles in the rape of two girls.
UK sees hottest day of year as bank holiday travellers face queues
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026
Temperatures hit 28.4C in parts of England on Friday, while delays have been reported at the Port of Dover and Birmingham Airport ahead of the bank holiday weekend.
UK scientists developing Ebola vaccine that could be ready for trials in months
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026
The rare species of Ebola involved - known as Bundibugyo - kills around a third of those infected and has no proven vaccine yet.
'Stupid on stilts' - Trump's investigation compensation fund draws ire of Republicans
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026
The $1.8bn (£1.3bn) fund compensates individuals "unfairly" investigated under previous presidents.
Red Arrows to fly with fewer jets to preserve ageing fleet
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026
The famous display team will fly with seven rather than nine aircraft for most of its displays.